Job summary
We are excited to be recruiting a substantive Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Emergency Medicine is at the heart of the Hospitals Emergency Care Pathway and provides high quality care for patients from the moment they arrive at the Hospital. The department is led by a highly motivated group of Consultants who are committed to providing high level care.
We have some exciting developments happening over the next few years such as building the new department in a project named Building Better Emergency Care (BBEC). The new build is set to open in October 2024, designed with a large 8 bedded Resuscitation Room, Urgent Care area, expanded Paediatric Emergency Department, integrated Radiology Hub and provision for mental health patients.
This reflects the Trusts commitment to the service in order for the Emergency Department to deliver high quality and timely care in the face of the pressures resulting from increased emergency admissions and the greater acuity of cases presenting. The department provides mentoring to newly qualified Consultants in order to develop extended Consultant skills. The Trust has recently been supported by NHSI and has had a number of visits that praised the redirection pathways from triage, the nurse led Emergency Care Centre (ECC) as well as all the staff's efforts to improve patient safety.
Interview Date: 9th August 2023
Main duties of the job
These posts are part of the Trusts aim to deliver high quality emergency care. A full-time substantive post comprises 8 Direct Clinical care PAs (DCC) and 2 Supporting Professional Activities PAs (SPA). Additional PAs are offered for enhanced DCC provision and for some roles additional SPA.
Applicants will have
every opportunity in our department to develop their interests and support our
ambition to provide safe and effective care.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultants currently work a 1 in 6 weekend rota although this will be reviewed upon subsequent consultant expansion. The department runs a completely annualised rota, which allows flexibility for the individual as well as maintaining Consultant shop floor cover. Weekend frequency is currently 1 in 6. With the subsequent Consultant expansion this will be reviewed and is likely to alter to provide increased 7 day working, particularly weekend cover and night shifts. Any potential changes will be discussed and planned with individuals and their circumstances. The job plan includes additional unpredictable on call DCC allowance and the non-patient facing DCC sessions are delivered as blocks over an eight-week period.
The job plan is reviewed within the first 6 months of taking up the post and would be undertaken by the Clinical Director. It is the responsibility of the post holder to have the job plan reviewed and this will continue on an annual basis.
The Responsible Officer for the post is currently the Medical Director.
This is a full time post.
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder will be appointed to a 10 session clinical contract with 8 sessions of direct clinical care and 2 sessions of supporting clinical activity. A 5% supplement of salary will also be payable for on-call commitments. Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of this job plan will be discussed and agreed between the Consultant, Clinical Director and Urgent Care Group Director in conjunction with Consultant colleagues as appropriate.
The department fully supports regular clinical audit and clinical governance as a means of delivering high quality clinical care. The department is involved in a number of on-going audit projects and the appointee would be expected to participate in initiatives concerning clinical governance. The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring that critical incidents and near misses are appropriately reported into the Trust Controls Assurance systems. They will also be take part, when required and/or appropriate, in investigating incidents relating to the Emergency Department and assist in any changes in clinical practice leading to improved care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultants currently work a 1 in 6 weekend rota although this will be reviewed upon subsequent consultant expansion. The department runs a completely annualised rota, which allows flexibility for the individual as well as maintaining Consultant shop floor cover. Weekend frequency is currently 1 in 6. With the subsequent Consultant expansion this will be reviewed and is likely to alter to provide increased 7 day working, particularly weekend cover and night shifts. Any potential changes will be discussed and planned with individuals and their circumstances. The job plan includes additional unpredictable on call DCC allowance and the non-patient facing DCC sessions are delivered as blocks over an eight-week period.
The job plan is reviewed within the first 6 months of taking up the post and would be undertaken by the Clinical Director. It is the responsibility of the post holder to have the job plan reviewed and this will continue on an annual basis.
The Responsible Officer for the post is currently the Medical Director.
This is a full time post.
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder will be appointed to a 10 session clinical contract with 8 sessions of direct clinical care and 2 sessions of supporting clinical activity. A 5% supplement of salary will also be payable for on-call commitments. Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of this job plan will be discussed and agreed between the Consultant, Clinical Director and Urgent Care Group Director in conjunction with Consultant colleagues as appropriate.
The department fully supports regular clinical audit and clinical governance as a means of delivering high quality clinical care. The department is involved in a number of on-going audit projects and the appointee would be expected to participate in initiatives concerning clinical governance. The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring that critical incidents and near misses are appropriately reported into the Trust Controls Assurance systems. They will also be take part, when required and/or appropriate, in investigating incidents relating to the Emergency Department and assist in any changes in clinical practice leading to improved care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialty Register via:
- Possession of, or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in Emergency Medicine;
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or
- European Community Rights;
- OR, an appropriate higher specialist qualification.
- ALS, ATLS or ETC, APLS provider status and instructor status in at least one life support course.
- Re-validated (or in state of readiness for future re-validation).
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights.
- Extensive experience of the full range of Emergency Medicine presentations.
- Experience in and outside speciality.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
- Critical care skills to enable stabilisation of all patients in ED resus.
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice.
- IT skills.
- Effective, confident presentation ability.
- An understanding of the Francis report as relevant to the post.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
- Team working and Leadership skills.
- Clear understanding of clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice.
- A commitment to training.
- To be a Clinical Supervisor.
Desirable
- Publications.
- Prizes and honours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialty Register via:
- Possession of, or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in Emergency Medicine;
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or
- European Community Rights;
- OR, an appropriate higher specialist qualification.
- ALS, ATLS or ETC, APLS provider status and instructor status in at least one life support course.
- Re-validated (or in state of readiness for future re-validation).
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights.
- Extensive experience of the full range of Emergency Medicine presentations.
- Experience in and outside speciality.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
- Critical care skills to enable stabilisation of all patients in ED resus.
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice.
- IT skills.
- Effective, confident presentation ability.
- An understanding of the Francis report as relevant to the post.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
- Team working and Leadership skills.
- Clear understanding of clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice.
- A commitment to training.
- To be a Clinical Supervisor.
Desirable
- Publications.
- Prizes and honours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
